Stolen medication could kill anyone who takes it, police say

Friday 18 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 18 Sep, 3:28pm

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The liquid medication, Pentobarbital, is a sedative that can cause death by respiratory arrest, and is frequently used by vets to euthanise animals.

How they headlined it

3:08pm

1. StuffFri 18 Sep, 3:08pm

   Stolen medication could kill anyone who takes it, police say (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 18 Sep, 3:28pm

   Potentially lethal drug used for animal euthanasia stolen from car (opens in new tab)